You may have noticed that some eM members have an icon on their posts that looks like an eye.
This icon means that the member is a guru. So what is a guru? What do they do? How can you become one?
This page is here to answer all of these questions.
- What is a Guru?
Gurus are eM members that have demonstrated an exceptional knowledge of the Magic
rules. Generally, these members frequently answer questions in our
Rules Questions forum.
- Are Gurus Ever Wrong?
You can usually trust any answer that you get from a guru. But gurus are definitely
not infallible, and they do sometimes make mistakes. However, whenever a guru makes a
mistake, he will usually be quickly corrected by another guru. And, since many of our gurus are
DCI-certified judges, they can always double-check with the DCI if there is any doubt
about an answer.
- How Can I Contact the Gurus?
You can contact the gurus by sending an email to
Gurus@EssentialMagic.com.
- How Can I Become a Guru?
The first rule of becoming a guru is never ask to be a guru. If we feel that you
have what we're looking for, then we will contact you. In general, we will only consider
making you a guru if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a regular visitor to the site
- You regularly participate in our Rules Questions forum
- You are friendly and intelligible in your posts
- You demonstrate a firm understanding of the Magic rules
